Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Open the Armory
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
72%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Buried Ruin
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Single Combat
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Lion Sash
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Leonin Abunas
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Relic Seeker
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Leonin Shikari
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Loyal Warhound
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Alms Collector
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Surge of Salvation
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Dawn Charm
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Brave the Elements
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Abolish
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Estates
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Argentum Armor
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Robe of Stars
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Celestial Armor
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Cloak
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-39%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Assault Suit
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Forebear's Blade
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Resurrection Orb
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Land Tax
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
24%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Armored Ascension
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
52%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
New Benalia
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Field
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
16%synergy
The Irencrag
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy